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Espresso Blackberry Macarons

These cookies should set for a while before serving. The fillings help soften the meringue—and your patience will be rewarded with a wonderfully chewy texture.

Pear Cobbler with Dried Blueberries and Stone-Ground Corn Biscuits

Apple juice and dried blueberries bring subtle sweetness to the filling. Like your desserts sweeter? Add one or two tablespoons of sugar.

Iced Maple Cream with Berries

An incredible frozen treat that doesn't require an ice cream maker. Serve with crisp butter cookies.

Blueberries in Gin Syrup

An aromatic syrup that calls to mind the clean smell of the forest enhances the flavor of fresh blueberries. Also, since it's poured over the berries while hot, it colors them a gorgeous sapphire and softens them, making their burst in the mouth even more intense.

Polenta Cake with Orange Blossom Yogurt, Berries, and Pistachios

Editor's note: The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Chris Miller, executive chef at Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri in Bali. In this streamlined dessert, summer berries are served atop grilled polenta with a simple garnish of strained yogurt and pistachios. The key to success here is using high-quality ingredients: ripe fruit at its seasonal peak, a full-flavored honey (Chef Miller prefers rambutan, a Javanese variety with a fruity, citrusy flavor and amber color), and delicate orange blossom water. If you'd like, try garnishing the dessert with a chiffonade of fresh basil or mint.

Duck with Raspberries (Canard aux Framboises)

In this nod to chef André Soltner, who opened New York City's Lutèce in 1961, we've streamlined his once modern take on duck à l’orange. Duck breasts, roasted and then broiled until golden-crisp on top, end up perfectly medium-rare. To cut the meat's richness, we add a splash of raspberry vinegar and fresh berries to the pan sauce.

Spiced Cranberry Bread Puddings

These restaurant-worthy treats are jazzed up with just a hint of Grand Marnier. They're turned out of the ramekins they're baked in to show off the ruby-red cranberries on the bottom.

Mascarpone-Filled Cake With Sherried Berries

Easy, sophisticated, and make-ahead friendly, this is just the cake for your Memorial Day gathering.

Berry Tiramisu

Here's a great recipe for a large group, as it can be made in quantity without much fuss. This berry tiramisù has become one of my favorite ways to show off the fresh berries of the season. If you wish, serve sliced strawberries or a compote of blueberries and raspberries on the side.

Blueberry Pie with Cornmeal Crust and Lemon Cream

In this gorgeous pie, blueberry meets its perfect match: lemon.

Nectarine-Raspberry Crisp with Spiced-Oatmeal Crumb Topping

This vibrantly colored crisp is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors.

Peach and Blackberry Cobbler With Crystallized Ginger

A fragrant peach and berry filling is topped with slightly crunchy, gingery biscuits. You'll notice that the biscuits  contain grated hardboiled egg yolk: It adds some body.

Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcakes

An absolutely delicious (and patriotic) treat. The white chocolate cream is so good, you can eat it on its own with fresh berries.

Strawberry Sundaes with Prosecco Sabayon

Not your average sundae: Strawberry sorbet takes the place of ice cream; Prosecco sabayon (an airy, foamy custard) is the sauce; and sugared almonds add crunch.

S'mores Cheesecake with Summer Berries

Two American classics in one dessert: A rich milk chocolate cheesecake sandwiched between a buttery graham cracker crust and a fluffy marshmallow topping.

Frozen Raspberry Mousse

This egg-free mousse packs punchy raspberry flavor.
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